Why do I need to purchase a Webflow plan for building my website? Can't I develop a full multipage site without having to pay for a plan?
TL;DR
Webflow allows you to build a full multipage site on a Free Starter plan, but certain limitations require a paid plan for a fully functional website. Below are the key reasons why purchasing a Webflow plan is necessary.
1. Free Plan Limitations
- Page Limit: The free plan only allows up to 2 pages, restricting multi-page site development.
- Webflow Subdomain: Your site will have a .webflow.io domain unless you upgrade.
- No Custom Code: HTML embeds and custom scripts are disabled on the free tier.
- CMS & E-commerce Restrictions: You cannot use dynamic Collections, CMS hosting, or e-commerce features.
2. Site Plan vs. Workspace Plan
Webflow offers two types of plans:
- Site Plan: Required to connect a custom domain and access hosting features.
- Workspace Plan: Allows collaboration and advanced design options, but does not enable publishing to a custom domain.
3. When You Need a Paid Plan
To remove limitations, you'll need at least:
- Basic Site Plan for static multi-page websites with a custom domain.
- CMS Site Plan for blogs, portfolios, or content-driven websites using Webflow’s CMS.
- Business/E-commerce Plans for high-traffic sites or online stores.
Summary
You can design a multi-page website for free in Webflow’s Designer, but publishing a fully functional site with a custom domain, CMS, and advanced features requires a paid Site Plan.